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Aloysius J. Kling's avatar

Hi Kevin, we are all living someone’s dream. It just may not be the dream we have for ourselves. When I’m feeling down, I like to remind myself that somewhere there is someone less fortunate dreaming of having the life I have. Learning to appreciate the good things in the present, no matter how small, is the key to happiness.

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Stacey Kowbel's avatar

Yes, so true! If we're comfortable with being uncomfortable, it makes everything so much more enjoyable! The question is how do we get to that point? Thanks for another amazing post with lots to think about.

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J. Kevin Tumlinson's avatar

"There is no way out but through."

You get comfortable with discomfort by willingly enduring it, every chance you get. Once you've acclimated to it, you're no longer bothered by it.

Some discomfort takes longer than others, though—just something to keep in mind!

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Stacey Kowbel's avatar

Great advice!

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E Lee's avatar

Hello Kevin

Loved your comments. You just get better with each one. You should be a motivational writer/speaker. You know humanity so well. Must be because you’ve been writing since you were a child. Born to write. Good job

Blessings to you and your wife.

E.

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J. Kevin Tumlinson's avatar

Kind words, E! Thank you!

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Dee Berlin's avatar

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